Artist
noun
You know that 芸術 is art so you'd think that 芸術家 would be something like "art house." Well, it's not. Think of it this way: Who is the person who works for "House Art"? It's the artist.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
芸術家になる
to become an artist
芸術家にもらう
to receive from an artist
芸術家に会う
to meet an artist
芸術家が作る
the artist makes something
芸術家が手がける
the artist works on something
芸術家が多い
there are many artists
芸術家のアート
an artist's art
芸術家の絵
an artist's drawing
芸術家の作品
an artist's work
彼は有名な芸術家ではありません。
He isn't a famous artist.
彼女は、多くの賞を受賞している、世界的に名の知れた芸術家です。
She is a globally renowned artist who has received numerous awards.
その芸術家は、弟子に留守番をたのんで、ヨーロッパに留学しました。
The artist asked his disciple to look after his house while he was away and left for Europe to study.